Pillar: Connectivity
30.2% of households in Mahisagar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 39.6% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mahisagar, which ranks 33 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 43.4%. On women who own land at 36.1% and women with a bank account at 71.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Mahisagar are in the Mahisagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mahisagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.